What is ArcaLana?
ArcaLana is the world's first fully on-chain arcade gaming platform built on Solana, combining nostalgic arcade experiences with modern blockchain economics.
Platform Vision
ArcaLana transforms classic arcade gaming by implementing a completely transparent, on-chain economic system where every score, every reward, and every transaction is verifiable on the Solana blockchain.
🎯 Core Mission
To create a fair, transparent, and engaging gaming ecosystem where skill is rewarded through decentralized mechanics, eliminating traditional gaming platform middlemen and their hidden algorithms.
Key Differentiators
- 100% On-Chain: All game logic, scoring, and rewards handled by smart contracts
- Cross-Game Competition: Global leaderboards across multiple game types
- Transparent Economics: All transactions and distributions publicly verifiable
- No Hidden Fees: Clear 70/30 split model with no surprise deductions
- Decentralized Rewards: Automated distribution without platform control
The Three Games
ArcaLana features three carefully crafted arcade experiences, each with unique scoring mechanics and normalized cross-game competition.
🐍 SnakeLana
Score Multiplier: ×100
Classic snake gameplay with precision controls. Navigate the growing snake to collect food while avoiding collisions. Highest food collection count wins.
🚀 SpaceBlitz
Score Multiplier: ×80
Fast-paced space shooter with enemy waves and power-ups. Destroy enemies while dodging incoming fire. Score based on enemies destroyed and survival time.
🧱 BlockBreaker
Score Multiplier: ×90
Strategic brick-breaking with paddle control. Destroy all blocks using ball physics while maintaining paddle position. Bonus points for efficiency.
Economic Model: 70/30 Split
ArcaLana operates on a transparent 70/30 economic model that ensures sustainable platform growth while maximizing player rewards.
70% → Players
Direct rewards to competitive players through:
- 40% - 1st Place (Top performer)
- 24% - 2nd Place
- 16% - 3rd Place
- 10% - Lucky Draw #1 (Random participant)
- 10% - Lucky Draw #2 (Random participant)
30% → Platform
Platform sustainability covering:
- Development & maintenance
- Infrastructure costs
- Community initiatives
- Future game development
- Marketing & partnerships
💡 Fair Distribution Philosophy
The 70/30 model ensures that skilled players are rewarded while maintaining excitement for all participants through lucky draws. Unlike traditional platforms with hidden fees, our smart contract enforces this split transparently and automatically.
Season System
ArcaLana operates on a seasonal basis, creating regular competition cycles and reward distribution events.
Season Lifecycle
Season Launch
New season begins with fresh leaderboards and vault funding
Competition Period
Players compete across all games, scores are normalized and ranked
Season End
Final leaderboards locked, winners determined automatically
Distribution
Smart contract calculates and enables reward claims
Season Mechanics
- Duration: Configurable (typically 1-4 weeks)
- Entry: Submit scores anytime during active season
- Ranking: Cross-game normalized scoring system
- Rewards: Distributed only after season completion
- Claims: Players must manually claim their rewards
Reward Distribution
ArcaLana's reward system combines skill-based competition with luck-based participation rewards, ensuring engagement across all skill levels.
Distribution Algorithm
🏆 Top 3 Winners (80% of player rewards)
- 1st Place: 40% of 70% = 28% of total vault
- 2nd Place: 24% of 70% = 16.8% of total vault
- 3rd Place: 16% of 70% = 11.2% of total vault
🎰 Lucky Draws (20% of player rewards)
- Lucky Draw #1: 10% of 70% = 7% of total vault
- Lucky Draw #2: 10% of 70% = 7% of total vault
Lucky winners selected from all participants (excluding top 3)
Claim Process
- Season ends and leaderboards are finalized
- Smart contract calculates individual rewards
- Winners can check their eligibility on-chain
- Each winner must manually invoke the claim instruction
- SOL is transferred directly from vault to winner's wallet
Technology Stack
ArcaLana is built using modern blockchain and web technologies, ensuring security, performance, and scalability.
🟦 Blockchain
- Network: Solana
- Framework: Anchor
- Program ID:
6yoNCf8kg4uoeoz13MvuomPQiFzZ1wev95fQLiaRzAU6 - Status: Deployed on Devnet
🌐 Frontend
- Framework: Nuxt.js 3
- State Management: Pinia
- Styling: Tailwind CSS
- Wallet Integration: Solana Wallet Adapter
⚙️ Backend
- API: Nuxt.js Server Routes
- Database: On-chain only (no traditional DB)
- Services: Modular architecture
- Testing: Comprehensive test suite
🔒 Security Features
- PDA Security: All vaults use Program Derived Addresses
- Access Control: Role-based instruction permissions
- Audit Trail: Every transaction recorded on-chain
- No Central Authority: Decentralized claim system
- Open Source: All smart contract code verifiable